Georges Noël BOUVARD, French (1912 - 1975)Towards Il Campanile di San Marco, Venice
Oil on canvas. Signed.
Georges Noël Bouvard came from a celebrated French family of artists, who specialised in scenes of Venice. Bouvard was actually a pseudonym, as the family name was, in fact, Béraud. Georges Noël was taught by his father, Éloi-Noël, who is often also referred to as Antoine. Bouvard senior visited Venice at the beginning of the 20th Century and instantly fell in love with the unique light, beautiful architecture and special atmosphere of this seductive city. Father and son worked together for many years and returned to Venice frequently throughout their careers. Using a bold palette, they produced exquisite paintings of the city’s glamorous vistas, with its bustling Grand Canal, charming backwaters and elegant buildings. These sensitive and evocative pictures of one of the world’s most beautiful cities were instantly successful at exhibitions in France, Italy and throughout Europe, and their popularity continues to the present day. 19” x 25” (48.3 cm x 63.5 cm)

Nicholas Matthew CONDY (1816 - 1851)Plymouth Sound from Mount Wise
Watercolour and bodycolour. Signed.
The historically strategic site of Mount Wise affords a glorious view across Plymouth Sound towards Mount Edgcumbe and the sheltered deep water anchorage of Barn Pool. On the left is the famous Royal William victualling yard. Built between 1825 and 1835 as the supply stores for the Royal Navy, this was one of the most important industrial complexes in the country. 9¼" x 13¾" (23.5 cm x 34.9 cm)